Winfield Opinion
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Why perpetuate right-wing myths?Apr 20, 2012 1:00 am - Why perpetuate right-wing myths? Why do the GOP and right-wing media persist in parroting fictions that have been discredited time and time again? The best example ...
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Naperville parks loves its volunteersApr 20, 2012 1:00 am - April 15-21 is National Volunteer Week, which coincides this year with Earth Week. From the Naperville Park District’s perspective, it’s a perfect time to say thank you ...
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Deficits are about excess spendingApr 19, 2012 11:34 am - To Mr. Paul Williams of Palatine, your belief that tax cuts for the wealthy led to huge deficits appears to be overlooking the 800 pound gorilla in the room. And that be...
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Notion of ‘Hunger Games’ danger is sillyApr 19, 2012 1:00 am - Notion of ‘Hunger Games’ danger is silly In a letter printed April 5, P.J. Bertrand stated that children should not be allowed to see the movie “The Hunger Games.” The w...
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What’s the real cost of smart meters?Apr 19, 2012 1:00 am - There have been a number of articles recently published across the country indicating that the public has been losing faith in science because of global warming related ...
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As Dow goes, so does price of gasApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - If President Obama can’t be blamed for the rising price of gasoline, he can’t be credited with the rise in the Dow. As the supply of currency is increased the Dow rises,...
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Those who yelled loudest were heardApr 18, 2012 1:00 am - I attended the Milton Township Annual Meeting for the first time. I found it informative and benefited from hearing (when possible) the comments and questions from the a...
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Why the lack of support for Gingrich?Apr 17, 2012 4:34 pm - Why the lack of support for Gingrich? Regarding the April 8 letter from Elizabeth Pearson: I agree with her letter 100 percent. It is hard to figure nonsupport for ...
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Wait for whole story on Trayvon deathApr 17, 2012 3:59 pm - Wait for whole story on Trayvon death Please do not appease the race-baiters. According to George Zimmerman’s brother, his lawyers and witnesses, as soon as the pol...
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Creationism should be part of discussionApr 17, 2012 1:00 am - It is time that Illinois gets on the same page as Tennessee, and pass a law that affords our students true critical thinking and discussion regarding evolution and creat...